Mahama enforces fuel coupon ban for ministers as cabinet moves to slash fuel taxes
John Mahama enforced on Thursday, 9th April 2026, a total ban on fuel allowances and coupons for all ministers and senior government appointees. According to Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, "The President took the opportunity to remind all ministers and senior government officials to adhere strictly to his ban on fuel allowances and the allocation of fuel," emphasizing that the directive is immediate and non-negotiable.
Cabinet has ordered the Ministers of Finance and Energy to remove several taxes and margins on fuel to provide immediate relief to the general public. This intervention is expected to trigger a significant reduction in fuel prices effective the next pricing window, roughly one week from today. The government has also ordered the expedited deployment of 100 newly acquired Metro Mass buses into high-traffic corridors, with another 200 buses expected by November. Inflation is at 3.2% and the Cedi is showing remarkable stability.
The government will review the temporary tax removals after the initial 21-day period to determine if further interventions are required.
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President Mahama has enforced a ban on fuel allowances for ministers, following a Cabinet session. The government is also planning some interventions - but what could this mean for Ghanaians?
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